Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty constitutes a young-adult novel within the Star Wars Legends continuity, authored by both Kevin J. Anderson and Rebecca Moesta. Serving as the tenth installment in the Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights series, it initially saw publication through Berkley Boulevard during October of 1997.
The novel experienced a reprinting within the compilation Young Jedi Knights: The Fall of the Diversity Alliance that was released in (1998).
Lowbacca has departed from the Jedi academy. He journeyed to Ryloth, which serves as the headquarters for the Diversity Alliance, intending to understand the organization's true nature.
On Yavin 4, Jacen, Jaina, and their fellow young Jedi Knights have already come to a crucial realization about the Alliance: entering Ryloth presents a stark choice – either join or face death. Lowie faces grave peril, necessitating their intervention for his rescue. However, the question arises: what actions can a small group of humans realistically take against an entire planet populated by hostile alien species?
After being swayed by his friend Raaba, who argued that Humans had not atoned for the atrocities of the New Order, the Wookiee named Lowbacca makes his way to Ryloth with the purpose of enlisting in the anti-Human Diversity Alliance. Simultaneously, at the Jedi Praxeum, his fellow Jedi in training, including Jacen, Jaina, Raynar Thul, and Tenel Ka, embark on a journey to Ryloth to uncover the genuine objectives of the Diversity Alliance.
Upon arrival, they unearth the Diversity Alliance's scheme to initiate a genocidal conflict targeting the Human species, seeking retribution for the transgressions committed by the Humanocentric Galactic Empire. Unfortunately, their investigation leads to their capture, resulting in their forced labor within the ryll spice mines. Lowbacca was initially unaware of their presence, but upon discovering their plight, the Wookiee betrayed the Diversity Alliance and aided in their escape from the planet. The question remains: can they successfully persuade the New Republic to intervene against the Diversity Alliance's actions?